i'm roosevelt leftwich general mcchrystal's last assignment was commander of all u. s. forces in afghanistan. he was also the command of joint special operations plant from 2002 to 2008 where he was credited with if death of al- qaida leader in rick. the students he spoke with are part of a leadership group he stressed the soldiers are a lot closer to their age and experience than they think. >> if you look who our service members are overseas and in the united states it's young people. it's people who are a year or two ago were in high school. and to have the ability to understand what is happening and what their openings are and what it means to serve the country is extraordinarily important. >> mcchrystal was relieved of his commands in june after controversial remarks he and his officials made became public. >>> stevensville middle school held their veteran's day activities because no school tomorrow. don harrison was on hand for the ceremony that were full of songs speeches and celebration. >> sergeant riddle at the hospital where he worked 2008. >> reporter: the s